Upper Mann Lake NA

The Mann Lakes, are in the far corner of NE YEGVille. Unfortunately, quite a drive for something that is not quite worth the effort.

Looking South towards the lake along an ATV Track, 2025-09-21, Upper Mann Lk NA (NE), P. Potter.
Looking South towards the lake along an ATV Track, 2025-09-21, Upper Mann Lk NA (NE), P. Potter.

Located West of Bonnyville on HWY 28, the Mann lakes were once a great place to paddle and fish. Dropping lake levels in the past few years has diminished it as a destination. The NA is also made up of multiple parcels and so far, only one of these has been visited. Likely not worth the bother – but the jury is still out.

Fact Facts

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Area Details

  • Name/Owner: Provincial Order in Council Natural Area.
  • Is it Worth It and Why Go Here?: Overall (1 out of 5) The NE Parcel is largely inaccessible. Low water levels suggests the other bits of the NA are similarly muddy and not good for visiting. A recharge of the lake is critical.
  • Wayne Gretzky Units: 139 KM
  • Trail Classification: ; Rating: 2; Access: Granted; Develop: Non-Human. ; Maint: No Human Interventions. ; Two Seasons: An ATV Track heads south from HWY 28 but does not penetrate too far south into the NE Parcel. It skirts the Norther portion of the lake..
Trail Classification System with examples - YEG-Ville.
Trail Classification System with examples – YEG-Ville.
  • The Drive Out: Stunning rural drive through a variety of grasslands and seeded fields. Lots of side excursions to see giant mushrooms or forgotten towns such as Boscombe.
  • The Other Shoe: Fishing, walking.
  • Frank’s Trip Notes
  • First done: 2025-09-21. Weather: Warm 23C, light winds. Part of the Frog Lake excursions.

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  • Looking West along the Upper Mann Lake and an ATV Track that skirts it, 2025-09-21, Upper Mann Lk NA (NE), P. Potter.
    Looking West along the Upper Mann Lake and an ATV Track that skirts it, 2025-09-21, Upper Mann Lk NA (NE), P. Potter.
  • Posting on the adjacent property to the East of the parcel listing the landowner, 2025-09-21, Upper Mann Lk NA (NE), P. Potter.
    Posting on the adjacent property to the East of the parcel listing the landowner, 2025-09-21, Upper Mann Lk NA (NE), P. Potter.
  • Looking South from Hwy 28 into the parcel, 2025-09-21, Upper Mann Lk NA (NE), P. Potter.
    Looking South from Hwy 28 into the parcel, 2025-09-21, Upper Mann Lk NA (NE), P. Potter.

Notes and Reference

  1. Upper Mann Lake NA | SAPAA.

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